Red Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Red Bar appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Red Bar trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed establishment removed three compartment sink displayed as 4 top sink on plans on file. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed establishment removed prep area. Establishment removed hand sink, prep area and microwave oven. Also observed establishment removed three compartment sink displayed as 4 top sink on plans on file. Establishment now replaced prep area with sofa couches. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink in kitchen prep area removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at Dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
58
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse out container
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for warewashing machine in bar area.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Red Bar.
How does Red Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Red Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Red Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Red Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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